Main activities
- Define production cycles and times for each technical specification and ensure the correct execution of production programs, in accordance with the planning and priorities defined by Production Planning;
- Coordinate the Production Leaders of the various production areas, monitoring their performance and ensuring that objectives are achieved through effective organization of internal and external resources and workers involved in processing, assembly, and installation at customer sites;
- Manage a large number of orders simultaneously, prioritizing them and ensuring the coordination of production and installation activities, in constant alignment with the Project Managers until delivery and final acceptance of the systems;
- Coordinate testing activities and the FAT (Factory Acceptance Test) and SAT (Site Acceptance Test) phases, ensuring compliance with quality standards and contractual specifications, as well as the timely resolution of any technical and organizational issues that could impact time, costs, and quality;
- Promote continuous improvement initiatives, in agreement with Management, through the analysis of production flows, the identification of bottlenecks and inefficiencies, and the definition of related corrective actions, with the aim of increasing productivity and optimizing processes;
- Optimize layout, workspaces, and internal logistics flows, collaborating with the Technical Office and the R&D function to identify and implement solutions for improving and industrializing products and processes;
- Monitor production costs, analyze budget variances, and identify their causes, defining efficiency and cost containment measures. Ensure coordination with Supply Chain, Logistics, and other company functions to ensure material availability and the smooth running of the production process;
- Coordinate the relevant offices and functions, promoting a structured approach to problem analysis and resolution, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, ensuring the proper management of related obligations and documentation.

Requirements
Essentials/Must have
- The ideal candidate has experience in production management roles, preferably in industrial companies characterized by:
- Engineer to Order (ETO) production;
- construction of complex machinery, plants and systems, characterised by a high level of customisation;
- managing numerous parallel orders, with different technical and production requirements and subject to possible changes even during the assembly and installation phases.
- It is particularly important to have experience managing structured and complex production organizations, with direct responsibility for coordinating multiple functions and area managers. The position is part of a complex production environment, characterized by the simultaneous management of a large number of orders, each with specific technical requirements and significant levels of customization.
- Applications will also be considered from professionals aspiring to the role of Production Manager with a significant track record as Continuous Improvement Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, or similar roles, gained in structured industrial companies characterized by capital-intensive production processes and with significant experience in coordinating people.
Preferential/Nice to have
Degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical, Industrial or similar;
Consolidated experience in production management, industrialization and/or in the field
Times and Methods;
Excellent knowledge of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement techniques;
Skills in analyzing industrial costs, variances, and causes of inefficiency;
Excellent data analysis and interpretation skills;
Familiarity with ERP, MRP, MPS systems and excellent knowledge of Excel;
Good knowledge of the English language;
The position requires a strong leadership and authoritative individual, capable of leading a complex production organization by coordinating highly senior managers with technical expertise. Furthermore, the variable design requirements and the potential for changes even during advanced stages of production and assembly require strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Compensation Package
National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL) for Metalworkers, Managerial Level. The indicative salary range is €70,000-80,000 and may vary depending on seniority.

Workplace
Emilia Romagna

Company
For a major industrial company, characterized by the design and construction of complex, high-tech systems and highly customized production processes, we are seeking a Production Manager.

Keywords
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#manufacturing #engineertoorder #capitalintensive
Ref. SP40495
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